Township News

Dig into Back Forty Bites—where farm-fresh meets fork-ready, in the heart of Huron-Kinloss. Come hungry, connect with the Chefs, meet the producers, and uncover the delicious secrets of the Back Forty—one bite at a time.

The Township of Huron-Kinloss is pleased to announce the return of the Municipal By-Law Summer Patrol & Education Program for 2025. Now expanding beyond the Lakeshore, this initiative will cover the entire municipality, including Lucknow, Ripley, the Lakeshore, and Township parks.

The iconic Point Clark Lighthouse is set to welcome visitors again starting this weekend! From June 27, 2025 through to September 1st, 2025, the Lighthouse will be open daily from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., offering a unique historical experience and breathtaking views of the Lake Huron shoreline.

The Township of Huron-Kinloss is pleased to invite entrepreneurs, investors, and business leaders to an exciting Open House and Ripley Industrial Park Tour on Friday, June 13, 2025, from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Acacia Fine Cabinetry, 45 Angus Street, Ripley.

In light of the potential Canada Post strike, residents of the Township of Huron-Kinloss are reminded that they are still required to pay their property taxes by the due date of Monday, June 2nd, 2025. To ensure timely payments and avoid interest charges, residents are encouraged to utilize alternative payment options.

Notice to Ratepayers: The second installment of the 2025 interim tax levy is due Monday, June 2nd, 2025. Payments accepted at most financial institutions, and include online banking, telephone banking and in-person payments made at your branch.  

The Council of the Township of Huron-Kinloss intends to amend the 2025 budget at the regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday, May 21st, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.

The Township of Huron-Kinloss intends to control Invasive Species Phragmites Australis, poison Ivy, and Hogweed along the lakeshore, on sidewalks, road safety signs, and guard rails, and throughout municipally managed or owned property in the Township of Huron-Kinloss.

The Township of Huron-Kinloss Council meeting was held in Council Chambers at 21 Queen Street in Ripley at 7:00 p.m. Highlights from the meeting include: 

The Municipal Office and Ripley-Huron Community Centre will be closed Friday April 18th and Monday April 21st. The Huron Landfill will be closed Friday April 18th and Saturday April 19th. Please plan accordingly.